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Synonyms for suppressing
verb restrain, hold in check- abolish
- censor
- conceal
- contain
- cover up
- crack down on
- crush
- curb
- cut off
- muzzle
- overcome
- overthrow
- put an end to
- put down
- quash
- quell
- quench
- repress
- silence
- snuff out
- stamp out
- stifle
- subdue
- withhold
- annihilate
- bottle
- burke
- check
- clamp
- conquer
- extinguish
- interrupt
- muffle
- overpower
- shush
- smother
- spike
- squash
- stop
- trample
- beat down
- bring to naught
- hold back
- hold down
- hold in
- keep in
- keep secret
- put kibosh on
- put lid on
- sit on
Antonyms for suppressing
- aid
- allow
- assist
- build up
- compliment
- encourage
- give in
- help
- let go
- permit
- praise
- release
- sanction
- start
- support
- surrender
- yield
- light
- open
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.
More words related to suppressing
hiding
adjective. concealing
retaining
adjective. maintaining
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.